Gosling and Gatensbury

Industrial History in Stoke-on-Trent

Gosling & Gatensbury Ltd, ceramic machinery manufacturers
Hanley, Staffordshire
1895-1962

"The firm of Gosling and Gatensbury Ltd. of Hanley, founded towards the end of the 19th century, has concentrated on the production of tilemaking machinery. In 1930 F.G. Gatensbury invented a power driven tile press which in 1935, when more than 150 had been sold, was said to have done much to transform local tile-pressing shops."

Victoria history of the country of Stafford vol II

"The company was founded in 1894 and was subsequently taken over in June 1977. At that time we had agencies in South America, Belgium and Portugal. The markets we had, included USA, Australia, Middle East, South America and over most of Europe. (One of the last exports I negotiated was a pugmill to Baghdad University ceramics Dept, of all places!!!!). 
Many years ago Gosling and Gatensbury were directors of Hanley Garage, which became a Jaguar dealership.

Our works and iron foundry were situated at the side of St Mark's Church Shelton and the fabric of the building is still there today." (2001)

Michael E Gatensbury - (the last Managing Director of the company)

 

Gosling and Gatensbury Ltd
 Engineers, 
Hanley, Staffs

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05/12/2001